Abarca Health

Principal, Statistical Programmer

Europe

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Information Science, Mathematics, or Statistics, or an equivalent educational background. A minimum of 5 years of experience in statistical programming is required, along with excellent SAS programming skills and very good R programming skills. Proficiency in clinical research principles and techniques, as well as strong English communication and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint), are essential. The ideal candidate will be a confident leader, a quality-focused and results-oriented team player with analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

The Principal Statistical Programmer will lead statistical programming activities for clinical projects, including complex ones, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to timelines and SOPs. Responsibilities include supporting scope and risk identification, specifying, programming, and validating CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets, and producing and validating statistical analysis results. The role involves creating and validating randomization lists, ensuring compliance with SOPs, reporting deviations, and managing CAPAs. Additionally, the position requires supervising and mentoring programming team members, preparing and delivering training, identifying and implementing new techniques and process improvements, and leading internal initiatives. Effective communication with internal and external teams, reporting issues promptly, and supporting quality assurance during audits are also key duties.

Skills

Statistical Programming
CDISC SDTM
CDISC ADaM
SAS
Data Analysis
Validation
Randomization
SOP Compliance
Mentoring
Clinical Projects

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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